The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Happy Friday, sweet friends!  Sorry to have been a little absent on the blog this week.  I was traveling for some big work meetings and a snow storm at the beginning of the week made it tough to get any new photos!

But with that said, the falling snow reminded me that not only are the Holidays just around the corner, BUT  I need to start planning my Holiday outfits.  So today, I wanted to take a little trip down memory lane and share some of my favorite looks from the Holiday season last year!  And even better?  A lot of these items have been restocked, so happy shopping and Holiday outfit planning!

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Buffalo Check Boyfriend Shirt | Faux Fur Vest, love this (under $50) | Leggings (my FAVES!) | Bag | Sunnies | Leopard Pumps

holiday 3

Jacket (BEST ever and under $100) | Tulle Skirt | Leopard Clutch | Sunnies | Leopard Pumps

Holiday 4

Plaid Shirt (old), OBSESSED with this one | Gold Skirt | Red Pumps (old), similar, LOVE this lace-up version

Holiday 2

Leopard Coat (old) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this one | Silky V-Neck | Skinnies | Sunnies | Boots (old), similar, similar

Holiday 6

Jacket (same as the black one above) | Plaid Shirt | Dress (old), almost identical | Sunnies | Leopard Booties (these are the ones from my Insta this week you were all asking about!), similar, similar

Holiday 1

Gold Dress (old), similar, similar | Jacket (old), obsessed with this furry blush one | Sunnies | Glitter Clutch | Leopard Pumps

Cheers to the weekend!!!!

xoxo,

Abby

Work It

I don’t often post many wear-to-work inspired ideas on the blog.  You guys always seem to respond really well to my more casual and laid back looks, so that is what I tend to stick with sharing.  But because dressing for work is such an important part of our wardrobes, I want to start infusing a few more of these posts into the mix.

That said, when I am looking for things to wear to work, I like to try and invest in classic and timeless pieces that I can style a lot of different ways.  I also travel a ton for my job, so I also tend to gravitate towards fabrics that pack well and wear well on an airplane or in a car.  And of course for me, even though I have to dress “business casual” the majority of the time, comfort still plays an important role in my workday wardrobe choices.

So if you are looking to improve or expand upon your current 9-5 wardrobe, but aren’t sure where to start, two staples that I recommend for every working girl?  A go-to black dress, and a classic camel coat.

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Camel Coat: cabi | Dress: cabi | Necklace: cabi | Cuff: cabi | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunnies: Prada c/o Ditto | Heels: Gilt | Lips: Trout Pout by Butter London

And don’t forget!  If you want to try my Prada Sunnies (or any of my favorite Karen Walker sunglasses for that matter!) you can rent them for ONE MONTH FREE!  After that it’s $19 a month for as many or as a few months as you would like!  So if you are like me and love designer sunnies, but hate the crazy price tag, this is definitely the way to go.  Stop by Ditto to browse their AH-mazing collection and use code: ALLDOLLEDUP at check out to retrieve your free month!!

 

 

 

There’s No Place Like Home

I adore the Wizard of Oz and would even go as far as to say that it’s my very favorite move of all time. And when I was a little girl, I dreamed of having my own pair of ruby slippers. So when I saw these gorgeous, sparkly, pumps at Macy’s a few months ago, I was immediately taken back to my childhood dream and knew I had to have them. And even though they are silver and not red, they still make me feel like if I click my heels together, I just might wake up in Kansas…

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Camel Coat:  Forever21, similar, similar, similar | Plaid Button Down:  JCrew Factory, similar | Infinity Scarf:  Macy’s | Skinnies:  Seven for All Mankind The Skinny | Earrings:  Givenchy | Watch:  Michael Kors | Sunnies:  Vogue Eyewear, similar | Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff Devote, similar, similar | Sparkly Shoes:  Nine West (on sale!), similar, similar

I love my sparkly shoes back to this outfit.  I always  think it’s fun to pair the unexpected together.  And a pair of super sparkly shoes back to a casual plaid button down and cozy knit scarf is just that.

Hope you are all having a great week!!

xx